2 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 25017178)


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2 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 5,197 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed
Current Price: $5,700,000 List Date: 6/20/2025 Last Modified: 1/17/2026

Description

A rare and sophisticated Southern residence awaits at the Humphrey Sommers House, c. 1778.Situated on a quiet corner of Bedons Alley in the old walled city of Charleston, this refined 18th century residence effortlessly marries period charm with contemporary grace. Located just steps from Charleston's sparkling waterfront, this South of Broad home sits on high ground in the X flood zone (no flood insurance required) and offers an easy Low Country lifestyle in the heart of the best historic Downtown has to offer. Walk to restaurants, bakeries, galleries and shops from this truly convenient lock and leave home.

Supplements: The gracious entryway offers a sweeping staircase upon entry, with access to the large formal living room and dining rooms, each with inviting historic fireplaces. The expansive kitchen offers an open plan and great light with updated appliances and high end countertops and cabinetry. Designed for entertaining, the appliance package includes double wall ovens, six burner gas cooktop with grill and a built in bar with discreet wine fridge. A comfortable sitting area features French doors leading to a serene courtyard garden, where manicured greenery, ambient LED lighting, and historic brick walls create a tranquil outdoor escape. Blooming magnolia and lemon trees bring fragrance and color to the landscape, and there's ample room to add a plunge pool should you desire a splash of luxury. Off the kitchen are charming stairs leading to a very nice two room guest suite with full bath, and access to the spacious laundry room with ample storage. Upstairs you'll find a luxurious and spacious primary suite with large sitting area, fireplace, walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Dual vanities, his and hers water closets, a soaking tub and separate shower complete the recently renovated bathroom, and the beautiful wall of windows offers amazing morning light for starting your day. Two additional closets are perfect for linens and luggage and multiple light and bright windows add to the appeal of this lovely suite. Across the hall enjoy a spacious upstairs library or office which includes its own balcony with peek-a-boo views of the harbor and charming Tradd street. The third floor features two large guest rooms with multiple closets, each featuring a private en-suite bath, and great light and city views. Downstairs, access to one of the two garages, directly from the kitchen, offers a convenience and a luxury unheard of in this historic section of the city, and allows for a truly turn-key, lock and leave property. With timeless architecture, lush outdoor living, and unmatched character, The Humphrey Sommers House is more than a home - it is a piece of Charleston's living history, waiting for its next chapter.

More Information MLS# 25017178

Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1096.79 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2025-06-19 Status: Closed List Price: $5,700,000 Current Price: $5,500,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: 18 TRADD & BEDONS ALLEY Tax Map #: 4580903158 Street #: 2 Street Name: Bedons Street Suffix: Alley County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29401 Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston Subdivision: South of Broad Elementary School: Memminger Middle School: Courtenay High School: Burke Directions: From Broad Street: Turn right on to Church St. Make a Left on to Tradd Street. Home is on the corner of Tradd and Bedons.

General Property Info

Lot Size: .08 Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No Ground Level: Yes Stories: 3 Ownership: Fee Simple Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: No Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 4 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 4.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5197 Year Built: 1778 Acreage: 0.08

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 65236

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 1058.3 New Mortgage Type: Cash Sold Date: 2026-01-15

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: 1

Roof

Copper: 1 Metal: 1

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: 1 Corner Lot: 1 Level: 1

Misc Exterior

Balcony: 1 Fence - Brick: 1 Fence - Private: 1 Lawn Irrigation: 1 Patio: 1 Rain Gutters: 1 Special Yard Lights: 1 Stoop: 1 Storage: 1

Exterior

Brick - Solid: 1 Stucco: 1

SF Detached Style

Traditional: 1

Foundation

Basement: 1 Crawl Space: 1

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage: 1 Attached: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Ceiling Fan: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Electric Dryer Hookup: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Washer Hookup: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Natural Gas: 1

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: 1 Family: 1 Formal Living: 1 Foyer: 1 Frog Attached: 1 Great: 1 Laundry: 1 Office: 1 Pantry: 1 Separate Dining: 1 Study: 1 Utility: 1 Other (Use Remarks): 1

Amenities

Cable TV: 1 Storage: 1 Trash: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Multiple Closets: 1 Sitting Room: 1 Upstairs: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Ceilings - 9'+: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1 Window Treatments - Some: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Three +: 1 Bedroom: 1 Den: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Gas Connection: 1 Gas Logs: 1 Great Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Other (Use Remarks): 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: 1 Dominion Energy: 1

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot; Level Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Stoop; Storage Roof: Copper; Metal Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco Foundation: Basement; Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Frog Attached; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks) Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Natural Gas Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV; Storage; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: January - 17 - 2026
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